samsung aps sized digital camera nx10 english

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This user manual includes detailed usage

instructions for your camera. Please read

this manual thoroughly.

User ManualNX10

Click a topic

Quick reference

Contents

Basic functions

Basic shooting

Extended shooting functions

Playback/Editing

Camera settings menu

Appendixes


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Health and safety informationAlways comply with the following precautions and usage tips to avoid dangerous situations and ensure peak

performance of your camera.

Warningsituations that could cause injury to

yourself or others

Cautionsituations that could cause damage to

your camera or other equipment

Notenotes, usage tips, or additional

information

Do not use your camera near flammable or

explosive gases and liquids

Do not use your camera near fuels, combustibles,

or flammable chemicals. Do not store or carry

flammable liquids, gases, or explosive materials in thesame compartment as the camera or its accessories.

Keep your camera away from small children andpets

Keep your camera and all accessories out of the reach

of small children and animals. Small parts may cause

choking or serious injury if swallowed. Moving parts and

accessories may present physical dangers as well.

Prevent damage to subjects eyesightDo not use the flash in close proximity (closer than

1 m/3 ft) to people or animals. Using the flash too

close to your subjects eyes can cause temporary or

permanent damage.

Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers

with care

Use only Samsung-approved batteries and

chargers. Incompatible batteries and chargers can

cause serious injuries or damage to your camera.

Never dispose of batteries in a fire. Follow all local

regulations when disposing of used batteries.

Never place batteries or cameras on or in heating

devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or

radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated.

Handle and store your camera carefully andsensibly

Do not allow your camera to get wetliquids can

cause serious damage. Do not handle your camera

with wet hands. Water damage to your camera can

void your manufacturers warranty.

Safety warningsSafety warnings

Safety precautionsSafety precautions


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Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight orhigh temperatures for an extended period oftime. Prolonged exposure to sunlight or extremetemperatures can cause permanent damage to yourcameras internal components.Avoid using or storing your camera in dusty, dirty,humid, or poorly-ventilated areas to prevent damage

to moving parts and internal components.Remove the batteries from your camera when storingit for an extended period of time. Installed batteriesmay leak or corrode over time and cause seriousdamage to your camera.Protect your camera from sand and dirt when using iton beaches or in other similar areas.Protect your camera from impact, shock, bending, orpress of heavy goods when you connect either cableor power code. It may damage your camera or cableor cause by electric shock or fire.

Exercise caution when connecting cables or adaptorsand installing batteries and memory cards. Forcingthe connectors, improperly connecting cables, orimproperly installing batteries and memory cards candamage ports, connectors, and accessories.Do not insert foreign objects into any of yourcameras compartments, slots, or access points.Damage due to improper use may not be covered byyour warranty.Do not use broken power cord, plug, or wall-outlet. Itmay cause by electric shock or fire.

Protect batteries, chargers, and memory cardsfrom damage

Avoid exposing batteries or memory cards to verycold or very hot temperatures (below 0 C/32 F orabove 40 C/104 F). Extreme temperatures canreduce the charging capacity of your batteries andcan cause memory cards to malfunction.Prevent batteries from making contact with metalobjects, as this can create a connection between

the + and terminals of your battery and lead to

temporary or permanent battery damage.Prevent memory cards from making contact withliquids, dirt, or foreign substances. If dirty, wipe thememory card clean with a soft cloth before insertingin your camera.Turn off the camera when inserting or removing thememory card.

Do not bend, drop, or subject memory cards toheavy impact or pressure.Do not use memory cards that have been formattedby other cameras or by a computer. Reformat thememory card with your camera.Never use a damaged charger, battery, or memorycard.

Use only Samsung-approved accessories

Using incompatible accessories may damage yourcamera, cause injury, or void your warranty.

Protect your cameras lens

Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight, as this maydiscolor the image sensor or cause it to malfunction.Protect your lens from fingerprints and scratches. Cleanyour lens with a soft, clean, debris-free lens cloth.

Allow only qualified personnel to service yourcamera

Do not allow unqualified personnel to service thecamera or attempt to service the camera yourself. Anydamage that results from unqualified service is notcovered by your warranty.

Ensure maximum battery and charger life

Overcharging batteries may shorten battery life. After

Important usage informationImportant usage information


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charging is finished, disconnect the cable from yourcamera.

Over time, unused batteries will discharge and mustbe recharged before use.

Disconnect chargers from power sources when notin use.

Use batteries only for their intended purpose.

Exercise caution when using the camera inhumid environments

When transferring the camera from a cold environmentto a warm and humid one, condensation can form onthe delicate electronic circuitry and memory card. Inthis situation, wait for at least 1 hour until all moisturehas evaporated before using the camera.

Check that the camera is operating properly

before use

The manufacturer takes no responsibility for anyloss of files or damage that may result from cameramalfunction or improper use.

Copyright information

Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo areregistered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term "High Definition

Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registeredtrademarks of HDMI Licencing LLC.

QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarksor registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,used under licence.

Organization of the user manual

Basic functions 12

Learn about your cameras layout, icons, and

basic functions for shooting.

Basic shooting 38

Learn how to take a photo by selecting a

mode and how to record a video.

Extended shooting functions 50

Learn about the options you can set in

shooting mode. By using the shooting options,

you can enjoy more customized pictures and

movies.

Playback/Editing 78

Learn how to play back photos, videos, and

edit photos or videos. Also, learn how to

connect your camera to your computer, photo

printer, TV, or HDTV.

Camera settings menu 102

The camera use environment can be set to a

desired state by using the setup menu.

Appendixes 109

Refer to settings, error messages,

specifications, and maintenance tips.

Camera specifications or contents of this manualmay be changed without prior notice due toupgrade of camera functions.

For Open Source License information, refer to theOpenSourceInfo.pdf in the provided CD-ROM.


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Indications used in this manual

Shooting mode Marking

Smart Auto

Program

Aperture Priority

Shutter Speed Priority

Manual

Night

Portrait

Landscape

Scene

Movie

Shooting mode explanation shown next to the title

This shows that the functions explained can only be

selected from within the shooting mode. In the case

of the mode, this corresponds to only part of

the scene.

Ex) Adjusting exposure (brightness)

The diagram below illustrates the shooting mode dial

on the camera body.

To select a shooting mode, you rotate the dial until

the mode you want lines up with the hash mark on

the camera.

The diagram below shows the status has beenchanged to ( ).

Directional Keys in the User's Manual

When explaining the steps needed for navigating themenu, the up, down, left and right directional arrows

are shown below.

Ex) Executing the 'Play' mode

The user can check saved pictures and movies.

1 Press [ ] Show most recently saved files.

2 Check the following pictures sequentially by

using [].

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

The images can be taken bright or dark according to the

amount of light. In this case, appropriate adjustment can

be made by controlling the amount of light entered into

the lens.

Applying - 0 Applying +

(Program),

(Aperture

priority),

(Shutter priority),

(Night),

(Portrait),

(Landscape),

(Scene), or

(Movie) mode.

Currently

selected

shooting

mode

AF MF

WB

ISO

[]

[]

[][]


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Menu display used in this manualMenu display of the photo shooting mode

Menu display of the movie shooting mode

Ex) Setting the image quality of movie file

1 Set the mode dial to .

2 Press [MENU].

3 Select Shooting1 ( 1) Quality.

4 Select a desired image quality.

Icons used in this manual

Symbol Explanation

Additional information about the function

Safety warnings and precautions

[ ]Indicates a camera button, for example:[Shutter] represents the shutter button.

( ) Shows the reference page

Display when selecting a menu or option within

the step

Example: Select Shooting 1 ( 1)Quality.

(represents select Shooting 1 ( 1), and then

Quality)

* Comment explaining symbols

Abbreviations used in this manual

Abbreviations Explanation

AF (Auto Focus) Auto focus

BKT (Bracketing) Bracketing

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Printing order mark

EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value

OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)Optical image

stabilization

ISO (International Standard for color

negative film)Film sensitivity

WB (White Balance) White balance

1 2 3 1 1 2 3

Shooting 1( 1)

Shooting 2( 2)

Shooting 3( 3)

User setup ( 1)

Setting 1( 1)

Setting 2( 2)

Setting 3( 3)

1 2 3 1 1 2 3

Shooting 1( 1)

Shooting 2( 2)

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Pressing the shutter

Half-press [Shutter]: press the shutter halfway

downPress [Shutter]: press the shutter all the way down

Half-press [Shutter] Press [Shutter]

Subject, background, and composition

Subject: the main object of a scene, such as a

person, animal, or still life

Background: the objects around the subject

Composition: the combination of a subject and

background

SubjectSubject

BackgroundBackground

CompositionComposition

Exposure (Brightness)

The amount of light that enters your camera

determines the exposure. You can alter the exposurewith shutter speed, aperture value, and ISO speed.

By altering the exposure, your photos will be darker

or lighter.

Normal exposure Overexposure (too bright)

Expressions used in this manual


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Viewing files by category in

Smart Album 81

Deleting all files on thememory card 83

Viewing files as a slide show

84

Viewing files on a TV or HDTV

92

Connecting your camera to acomputer 93

Adjusting sound and volume 104

Adjusting the brightness of thedisplay 104

Changing the display language

104

Setting the date and time

106

Formatting the memory card

105

Troubleshooting 115

Taking photos of people

mode Beauty Shot 47

Red-eye reduction 56

Face Detection AF 64

Taking photos at night or inthe dark

mode 45

Flash setting options 55

ISO speed setting 59

Taking action photos

mode 42

Continuous, Burst shooting 73

Taking photos of text, insects,

or flowersmode Close-up shot 39

Using the White Balance 68

Adjusting the exposure(brightness)

ISO speed setting 59

Adjusting exposure 66

Metering 67

BRK(Bracketing) 74

Applying a different effect

Picture Wizard 75

Photo Style 88

Reducing camera shake

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) 35

Quick reference


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Contents

Basic functions .................................................... 12

Unpacking ................................................................. 13Title and role of each part .......................................... 14

Diopter adjustment dial/eye-cup/Status lamp ........... 16

Description for each part of the lens ......................... 17

Preparations before shooting .................................... 18

Charging the battery ................................................. 18

Installing the battery..................................................19

Installing the memory card ....................................... 20

Mounting/dismounting the lens ................................ 21

Connecting the strap ................................................ 22Turning on the power and initialization ...................... 23

Icons ........................................................................25

Option/menu selection method ................................. 26

Using the dial ............................................................ 26

Using [Fn] ................................................................. 27

Setting the display and sound ................................... 28

Changing the display type ........................................ 28

Setting user display ..................................................29

Setting the sound ..................................................... 29Setting the screen display ........................................ 30

Simple picture-taking method ................................... 31

Tips for getting a clearer photo.................................. 32

Holding your camera correctly .................................. 32

Image stabilization .................................................... 32

Half-pressing the shutter button ............................... 32

Getting your subject in focus .................................... 33

Setting the automatic/manual focus function ............ 34

Zooming ................................................................... 34

Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) ............................... 35

Using the OIS in the menu option ............................ 36

Depth preview ..........................................................37

Basic shooting ..................................................... 38

Using the Smart Auto mode ...................................... 39

Using the Program mode .......................................... 40

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,

or Manual mode ........................................................ 41Using the Aperture Priority mode .............................. 41

Aperture value ..........................................................41

Using the Shutter Priority mode ................................ 42

Shutter speed ........................................................... 42

Using the Manual mode ........................................... 43

Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode ................ 45

Using the night mode ............................................... 45

Using the portrait mode ............................................ 45

Using the landscape mode ....................................... 45Using the Scene mode .............................................. 46

Using the Beauty Shot mode .................................. 47

Recording a Movie .................................................... 48

Setting the aperture value ......................................... 48

To fade out the screen .............................................48

Using the Wind Cut .................................................. 49


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Contents

Extended shooting functions ............................... 50

Setting the resolution and quality .............................. 51Setting a resolution ................................................... 51

Setting the image quality of the picture ..................... 52

Setting the quality of movie....................................... 52

Noise reduction ........................................................ 53

Using the timer function ............................................ 54

Setting the timer function.......................................... 54

Taking a picture in a dark place................................. 55

Using the flash popup button ................................... 55

Setting the flash option .............................................55Using the red-eye fix function ................................... 56

1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain ........................................... 56

Adjusting the amount of flash light ............................ 57

Using an external flash unit (purchased separately) .. 58

Adjusting the ISO sensitivity ...................................... 59

Focusing methods .................................................... 60

Changing the Focusing methods .............................. 60

AF Priority ................................................................. 60

Using the AF assist light ........................................... 61Changing the focus area .......................................... 61

Setting the focus of the selected area ...................... 62

Setting the MF Assist................................................63

Face detection .......................................................... 64

Normal face detection .............................................. 64

Self-portrait face detection ....................................... 65

Brightness and color adjustment of picture ............... 66

Adjusting the exposure (brightness) .......................... 66

Exposure adjustment................................................66

Changing the brightness measurement method ....... 67

Setting the white balance .........................................68

Color space .............................................................. 71

Smart range .............................................................72

Changing the shooting method ................................. 73

Successive shooting method and timer setup .......... 73

Detailed bracket setup .............................................74

Special effect/photo retouching ................................ 75

Picture wizard ........................................................... 75

Key Mapping ............................................................. 77

Setting the Key Mapping .......................................... 77


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Contents

Playback/Editing .................................................. 78

Play (picture/movie) ................................................... 79Viewing pictures in the play mode ............................ 79

View files in the smart album by category ................. 81

Converting into the thumbnail view ........................... 81

File protection ...........................................................82

Deleting a file ............................................................ 82

Enlargement/reduction .............................................84

View a movie ............................................................85

Picture editing ........................................................... 87

Changing the resolution ............................................ 87Rotating .................................................................... 87

Red-eye fix ...............................................................88

Adjusting the backlight .............................................88

Picture style .............................................................. 88

Face retouching........................................................ 88

Setting the print info (DPOF) ..................................... 89

Viewing files on a TV or HDTV ................................... 91

Transferring files to your computer ............................ 93

For Windows users ................................................... 93For Mac users .......................................................... 96

Using Samsung Master ............................................97

Using the Samsung RAW Converter ......................... 98

Correcting the exposure ...........................................99

Handling the JPEG/TIFF files as you edit RAW files ..100

Saving the RAW files into JPEG or TIFF format ......100

Printing photos with a photo printer (PictBridge) .....101

Camera settings menu ....................................... 102

Camera settings menu ............................................103

Sound .................................................................... 104

Display....................................................................104

Normal setup 1 .......................................................105

Normal setup 2 .......................................................106

Normal setup 3 .......................................................107

Appendixes ........................................................ 109

Error messages ....................................................... 110

Camera maintenance .............................................. 111

Cleaning your camera.............................................111

About memory cards ..............................................112

About the battery.................................................... 113

Before contacting a service center .......................... 115

Camera specifications ............................................. 118

Lens specifications .................................................. 122Accessories (optional items) .................................... 123

Index ....................................................................... 125


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Basic functionsLearn about your cameras layout, icons, and basic functions for

shooting.

Unpacking 13

Title and role of each part 14

Preparations before shooting 18

Turning on the power and initialization 23

Option/menu selection method 26

Setting the display and sound28Simple picture-taking method 31

Tips for getting a clearer photo 32


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UnpackingCheck your product box for the following items.

Camera (Body cap,

eye-cup, Hot-shoe

cover included)

USB cable Battery Strap

Software installation

CD (including user's

manual)

Quick Start ManualCharger/AC power

cable

The actual components or optional parts may differ from the illustrations above.

For information about optional items, see Accessories (optional items). (p. 123)


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Title and role of each part

Mode dial (p. 5)

AF-assist light

/timer lamp (p. 61)

Power switch (p. 23)

Lens mount index(p. 21)

Hot-shoecover (p. 58)

Strap holder

(p. 22)

Built-in flash(p. 55)

Dial (p. 26)

Shutter button (p. 7)

Lens removal

button (p. 21)Lens mount (p. 21)

Flash button(p. 55)

Depth preview button(p. 37)

Hot-shoe (p. 58)

Green button*

Drive mode button (p. 73)

Diopter adjustment

dial (p. 16)

* Use the green button [ ].

The following setup values are initialized if the button is pushed once in the standby state

for shooting.

Program shift / Detailed setup of picture wizard / Fine tuning of white balance / Color Temp.

setting value / Adjusting the colors of screen menu / Timer / Flash EV / When selecting or setting

AF, shift the changed focus area to the center / Bracketing setup

Body cap (p. 21)

DC-IN port

HDMI port (p. 92)

Shutter release

connection port

USB/AV OUT Port

(p. 94)

Image Sensor


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AEL button (p. 77)

EV button (p. 43)

Eye-cup (p. 16)

Display

Viewfinder

Eye sensor*

DISP button (p. 28)

Function(Fn) button (p. 27)Direction key (p. 5)

Delete/Picture wizard

button (p. 82)

Battery chamber

cover (p. 19)

Playback

button (p. 79)

Tripod mount

* Use of eye sensor

This product will automatically convert to EVF when the users try

to use the view-finder (EVF) by operating the eye sensor in Auto

Select mode and all the information will be shown on the view-

finder. Do not cover the eye sensor with your hands or materials.

Memory card

slot

Status lamp (p. 16)

Memory card cover

MENU button (p. 26)


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Diopter adjustment dial/Eye-cup/

Status lamp

Use of Diopter adjustment dial

It is possible to adjust the

viewfinder appropriate for the

eyesight of user.

If the image is not shown clearly

through the viewfinder, move

the eyesight adjustment dial in

the left/right direction to have a

clear view.

Eye-cup

Removal of Eye-cup

When the camera is shipped,

the eyecup is attached to the

viewfinder. Push the Eye-cupup as shown in the figure for

removal.

Eyesightadjustment dial

Status lamp

In the case of saving a picture or

shooting a movie, this shows the

operating status of the camera by

blinking the status indicator lamp

Blinking: When saving photos,

recording movies, being read by

a computer or printer.

Steady: When there is no data

transfer or when connecting to a

computer or printer is complete.

Status lamp


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Description for each part of the lens

When purchasing the lens separately, please contact a Samsung service center to verify the compatibility of the camera an lens.

This information in this user manual is based on the SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS lens. Please refer to the lens user manual

for more information about the lens.

Lens

contacts

Lens hood

mount

Zoom ring

Lens mount

connecting

point

OIS switch(p. 35)

AF/MF switch(p. 34)

Focus ring(p. 33)

Lens

[SAMSUNG 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 OIS]

[SAMSUNG 30mm F2]

Focus ring

Lens

Lens mount

connecting

point


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Preparations before shooting

Charging the battery

Please charge the battery fully before using thisproduct.

Please make the connections as in the following figure.

Color of charge lamp Charging status

Red Charging

Green Fully charged

Turned off, or Yellow Charging error

To remove the battery from the charger, lift slightly in

the direction of the arrow.

Please use designated charger or batteries for proper

use. SAMSUNG is not responsible for any accident

that may occur from using a product other than

designated.

INSERT1

2

INSERT

AC power codeCHARGE

INSERT

Charging lamp

Charger


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Installing the battery

When taking out the battery, pull down slightly on the

lock lever. You can then remove the battery.2

Lock lever

1

Open bypushing in the

direction of the

arrow

3

Close bypushing down

in the direction

of the arrow.


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Installing the memory card

To remove the memory card, push the card slightly in

the direction of insertion.

Please do not remove the memory card or battery

while the status indicator lamp is blinking. It may

cause loss of data or product damage.

1 3

2After checking

the direction of

metal terminal,

you can insert

the memorycard.


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Mounting/dismounting the lens

Please remove the lens mount cover and body capprior to the installation of lens.

After matching the lens mount index (red) of camera

body with the point (red) of lens mount, join the lens by

turning the lens clockwise until it clicks. When removing

the lens, turn the lens counter clockwise while holding

down the lens dismount button.

Before mounting the lens

Lens mounting

Dismounting the lens

Mounting or dismounting the lens while the

camera is powered off is desirable to ensure the

stable operation of the lens.

SAMSUNG is not responsible for any accident,

damage, or trouble caused by using other

company's lens.

The body cap protects the product from

scratches or dust when you transport it.

Change lenses in a clean, low dust environment.

Foreign particles inside the body or lens of the

camera can cause the camera to malfunction.

When mounting the lens, please do not touch

the inner part of the camera with your finger.

Dust or foreign particles inside the camera can

affect image quality or cause the camera to

malfunction.

Lens mount

connecting

point


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Connecting the strapConnecting the strap to the camera body so you can carry the camera easily.


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Turning on the power and initialization

When turning the power on/off, please set the power

switch to ON/OFF.

When you turn on the camera for the first time, thecamera may ask you to set the language and date.

1 Press [] to select Language, and thenpress [ ].

2 Press [///] to select a language,and then press [ ].

The screen appears in the language you

selected.

3 Press [/] to select Date, and thenpress[ ].

4 Press [///] to set the date, andthen press [ ].

MENU OK

2

Date

Time Zone

Time

Language

2010 1 1

00 : 00

English

Date & Time

MENU OK

2

Date

Time Zone

Time

Language

2010 1 1

00 : 00

English

Date & Time

MENU OK

2

Date

Time Zone

Time

Language

2010 1 1

00 : 00

English

Date & Time

Exit Change

Exit Change

Exit Change


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5 Press [] to select Time Zone and thenpress [ ].

6 Select a desired world time zone bypressing [/].

7 To set daylight saving time, press [].Press [] again to disable.

8 Press [ ] to save.

9 Press[] to select Time, and then press[ ].

10 Set desired time by pressing[///], and then press [ ].

11 Press [MENU] to finish setting.

MENU OK

2

Date

Time Zone

Time

Language

2010 1 1

00 : 00

English

Date & Time

Exit Change

MENU

2 Time Zone

London[GMT +00:00] 2010/01/01 01:10 AM

DS TBack

Turning on the power and initialization


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1 Press [MENU] in the Shooting mode.2 You can select a desired option or menu

by pressing [///] or [ ].

3 To save a selected option or menu, press [ ].

Return to the previous screen.

To return to the previous menu screen, press [MENU].

Using the dialThe user may change the menu setting's value by either

using the dial or move the menu screen to a desired

direction. For example when taking a picture in the

shutter speed priority mode, this allows you to quickly

adjust the desired shutter speed.

Example. Using the dial in the S mode

1 Set the Mode dial to S.

2 Adjust the shutter speed by turning thedial.

The camera sets aperture valueautomatically according to the shutterspeed you set.

Option/menu selection methodAfter pressing [MENU], you can select an option or menu by pressing [/] or [ ].

The user can return to the state of shooting by pressing

[Shutter].

AF MF

WB

ISO

AF/MF setting, Menu navigation ()

ISO setting, Menu navigation ()

White balancesetting, Menunavigation ()

Meteringmethodsetting,Menu

navigation()

OK button,Setting Selection AF


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Using [Fn]By pressing the [Fn] function button, you can easily access

major functions such as Quality, Size, AF area, Flash, Color

Space, Smart Range, and OIS.

Example. Flash setting in the P mode

1 Set the Mode dial to P.

2 Press the [Fn] button on the body ofcamera.

3 Select Flash using the [/]or dial.

4 Press [].

5 Set the flash menu option using the [/]or dial.

6 Press [].

7 Set the flash intensity using the [/] ordial.

You can adjust the intensity of the flash by2 levels.

8 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.

9 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

Option/menu selection method

Fill in

-2

-1 +1

+2

0

14MSF RGB

Displays thelevel of flash

intensityadjustment

OIS

Flash

14MSF RGB OIS

-2

-1 +1

+2

0


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Setting the display and soundLearn how to change basic display and sound settings according to your preferences.

Changing the display typeYou can select the icons and options the camera

displays in the Shooting and Play modes by selecting a

Display Type.

Press [DISP] repeatedly.

Shootingmode

Display all the shooting information except forUser Display setting values.

Display all the shooting modes set by user. (p. 29)

Hide all the information except for shootingmode, shutter speed, aperture value, exposure,

number of available shots, and batteryinformation.

Playbackmode

Display the shooting meta information.

Display the RGB histogram, currently selectedhistogram option, and date set.

Display shutter speed, aperture value, ISO, file inplay, and total number of files saved.

Viewing the function descriptions of menu

1 In the Shooting mode, press [MENU].

2 Select a menu option.

Press and hold [DISP]. The functiondescriptions of the menu appears on thescreen.

?

Resolution and H/V ratio of images can be set.

Photo Size

3- +

2 2 31 10

14M

SF

RGB

ISO

20 F3.7 0001

09:45 2010.01.01

DISP

AF - MF

WB

ISO

DISP button

OIS


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Setting the display and sound

Setting user displayYou can add or remove shooting information from the

display.

1 Press [MENU] in the shooting mode.

2 Select User setup ( 1) User Display an option.

About histogram

A histogram is a graph that shows the brightness

distribution of picture. This represents a dark pictureif the graph is inclined to the left and if the graph is

leaning to the right, this represents a bright picture. The

height of graph is related to the color information and

the graph gets higher if a specific color is distributed

more.

Insufficient exposure Balanced exposure Excessive exposure

Setting the sound

You can set the sound the camera makes when you

press the OK button.

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press[MENU].

2 Select Setup2( 2) SoundSystemVolume an option.

Off The camera makes no soundwhen you press [ ].

Low, Medium, HighThe camera makes a signal

sound when you press [ ].

3 Press [MENU] to return to the previousmode.

3- +

2 2 31 10

14M

RGB

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Setting the display and sound

Setting the screen display

The screen display can be set according to the users

convenience.

1 In Shooting or Playback mode, press

[MENU].

2 SelectSetting 3 ( 3) Display Select3 Select a desired option.

Auto SelectConvert between Main Display and EVF byeye sensor

Main DisplayThe screen will be shown only throughMain Display

EVF The screen will be shown only through EVF


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1 Rotate the mode dial to .

2 Align your subject in the frame.

All the details shown on the view finder willappear identically on the display.

3 Half-press [Shutter] to focus.


Simple picture-taking methodUsing the Smart Auto mode, you can take a picture easily with minimum setup.

Please refer to the "Tips for getting a clearer

photo" (p. 32) to take a clear picture.

Press [ ] to see the saved images on thescreen.

Green: Focus is set. Red: Focus is not set.

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Holding your camera correctly

Please make sure

that your hand,

hair, and strap do

not interfere with

the lens or flash.

Image stabilization

Half-pressing the shutter button

In order to check in

advance whether the

focus of composition is set

appropriately, please use

the half-shutter function. If

you press the shutter half-

way down, the focus and

exposure will be adjusted

automatically.

In order to check in

advance whether the

focus of composition is set

appropriately, please use

the half-shutter function. If

you press the shutter half-

way down, the focus and

exposure will be adjusted

automatically.

Tips for getting a clearer photo

Shows the shutter

speed and aperture

value being set.

Focus frame

If green, take

the picture by

pressing the

[Shutter].

If red, eitherchange the

composition or

adjust the focus

again since the

focus is not

correctly set.

To avoid the blurring effect of

camera shake, set the optical

Image Stabilization (OIS)function. (p.35)

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Under the following circumstances, it may be difficult toget your subject in focus when:

When the color contrast is not clear(When someone is wearing clothes similar in color to the background)

When the subject is in front of a strong backlightWhen the subject generates strong reflected light

When there is a horizontally repeated line pattern (window blinds, etc.)

When the subject is not located in the center

When there is a flat white wall behind the subject which does not havespecific patterns.

When there is a fast moving subject.

When the subject is too close to the camera.

Using the manual focus

If the auto focus function does not operate normally

due to the environmental factors, your can set the lens

to Manual Focus (MF) and adjust the focus manually.

When the lens focus method is set to Manual Focus

(MF), this function helps focus the subject by expanding

the screen automatically. If the focus is adjusted by

using the expanded image, the focus can be adjusted

more accurately. (p. 63)

Getting your subject in focus

Please try to use the focus lock function.

Adjust the focus by using the half-shutter function where thecamera can focus easily. Then, simply press the [Shutter]button after moving the camera to a desired composition. Keeppressing and holding down the half-shutter until you actuallymake a photo shot.

Under the half-shutter state, press the [AEL] button of thecamera to fix the exposure value and focus information at thesame time according to the setting. To cancel the function, pressthe [AEL] button once more. (p. 77)

Use the [AF/MF] control switch on the lens toswitch the camera to manual focus.

If the lens doesn't have an AF/MF switch youmay be able to select Manual Focus in the AFmode menu.

The availability of this option differs, dependingon the lens you are using.

When you adjust the focus manually, the picturemay appear blurred if you don't set the focus

accurately. Take pictures after setting the focusaccurately.

When using the manual focus function,the AF Area is not available to use.

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Setting the automatic/manual focus function

You can set the camera to adjust focus automatically

or manually by using the AF/MF switch on the side of

the lens.

1 Using automatic focusSet the AF/MF switch of the lens to AF.

The focus adjusts automatically when you

press the shutter button half way down.

2 Using manual focusSet the AF/MF switch of the lens to MF.You can adjust the focus manually byturning the focus ring.

Zooming

Using the zoom ring, you can enlarge (telephoto angle)

or reduce (wide angle) the size of an image by changing

the focal length value of the camera lens.

Adjust the image to the desired size, and then take a

picture.

1 Check the focus, and then turn the zoom ringto the left/right.

The focal length of the lens changes and the

subject appears enlarged or reduced.



Since the focus can change slightly when you zoom in or

out, we recommend you adjust the focus again prior to

taking a picture.

Some lens models do not have the AF/MF switch. Please

consider this when purchasing a lens. (p.60)


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Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)

Use the optical image stabilization (OIS) function when

taking pictures to minimize camera shake and improve

focus.

Before applying OIS After applying OIS

Using the OIS switch of lens

The OIS function can be used only in the case that the

lens in use has the OIS function.

To use this function, please set [OIS] to ON.

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Using the OIS in the menu option

After setting the OIS switch, select the OIS function in

the menu option

1 In Shooting mode, press [MENU].

2 Select Shooting3 ( 3/ 3) OISan option.

OISMode 1

The OIS function is applied only when

pressing the shutter in full or half.

OISMode 2 The OIS function is always applied.

The OIS function may not work well in the following

situations:

When you take a picture while tracing a moving

object

When a big vibration occurs beyond the range of

stabilization

When the shutter speed is too slow due to a

circumstance like night shooting

When the battery capacity is not sufficient

When you are shooting a close-up shot

When you use a tripod, please disable the OIS

function since the image can be shaken due to the

vibration of OIS function.

If the camera is struck or dropped while you aretaking a picture, the display can be impaired. If this

occurs, turn the camera off and then on, and the

camera should operate normally again.

Since the battery consumption can increase along

with the use of OIS function, it is recommended to

use the function only if needed.

To set the OIS function by using the menu, set

[OIS] of lens to ON. This function may not operate

depending on the lens model.

The function can be set directly by pressing [Fn] in

the shooting mode.

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Depth preview

When you are not using the depth preview function, you can only see the subject through the camera in the condition of

the maximum aperture (minimum f-number) in the shooting mode.

Use the Depth of Field Preview function before taking a picture to view the depth of field of the scene as it looks with

the lens set to its current f-stop number.

1 Press the [Depth Preview] in the Shootingmode.

2 You can check the depth of field resultactually taken through the display and

viewfinder.

What is the depth of field?

When you focus on a specific subject, there is a range

in which objects closer and further away are all in focus.

This focused range is called the depth of field.

The wider the wide-angle lens, the higher the aperture

value, the greater the depth of field.

For example, the aperture stop, f 11 is higher than f 2.8.

Current position of the subject

Current position of the subject

10 met ers 6 met ers 4 met ers 2 met ers 1 met ers

10 met ers 6 met ers 4 met ers 2 met ers 1 met ers

This refer to an appropriate range of

focus when the depth of field is deep.

This refer to an appropriate range of

focus when the depth of field is shallow.

You can set the function of a button differently by using the

Key Mapping menu option. (p. 77)

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Basic shootingLearn how to take a photo by selecting a mode and how to record a video.

Using the Smart Auto mode 39

Using the Program mode 40

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority,

or Manual mode 41

Using the Night/Portrait/Landscapee mode 45

Using the Scene mode 46

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Using the Smart Auto modeThe smart auto mode allows taking pictures under an optimized condition since the camera recognizes various

photographing conditions automatically. Therefore, even a beginner can use the camera easily.

1 Rotate the mode dial to .2 Align your subject in the frame.

The camera automatically detects the typeof scene and displays the correspondingscene icon in the display.

Outdoor landscape shot

Highly bright background shot

Night landscape shotOutdoor portrait shot at night

Backlight landscape shot without a man

Portrait shot under backlight

Portrait shot

Close-up shot

Close-up character shot

Sunset shot

Blue sky shot

Nature shot such as forest and leaves

Close-up shot for the subject with various colors

Close-up portrait shot

With the camera on a tripod, a shot of a subject

that does not move for a period of time.

Shot of fast moving subject or subject that moves

frequently.



If the camera does not detect a type of scene, ittakes pictures with the basic settings of the mode.

Even if it detcts a face, the camera may not selectportrait mode because of the orientation andbrightness of the face.

The camera may not recognize a scene because ofadverse photograph conditions such as bad lighting,camera shake, and subject distance.

The camera may not recognize the mode, even

if the camera is on a tripod, depending on themovement of the subject.

The cameradisplays the sceneicon correspondingto the scene itdetects.

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Using the Program modeIn the program mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to maintain the correct

exposure.

1 Rotate the mode dial to P.

2 Set options.

For a list of options, refer to Extendedshooting functions.(p. 50)



What is the program shift method?

If this function is used, desired shutter speed andaperture value can be selected while maintaining the

same brightness. The shutter speed and aperture value

are changed as in the following rules.

The available aperture numbers for exposure setting is

different depending on the lens model.

Dial direction Changing the exposure value

Left

Decreased shutter speed + increased

aperture

RightIncreased shutter speed + decreased

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Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual modeBy using the aperture value of adjusting light volume and shutter speed, you can take pictures of desired exposure.

As for the shooting modes that allows adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed, there are the aperture priority

mode, shutter speed priority mode, and manual mode.

Using the Aperture Priority modeThe Aperture Priority mode lets you to set the aperture

value manually while the camera automatically selects

an appropriate shutter speed.

1 Rotate the Mode dial to A.

2 Rotate the dial to adjust the aperturevalue.

3 Set options. For a list of options, refer to Extendedshooting functions.(p. 50)



Aperture valueThe aperture value of a lens can be adjusted to control

the amount of light reaching the image sensor. When

opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value),

objects closer and further away than the focused

subject will be out of focus. When closing the aperture

(increase the aperture value), the range in focus

expands forward and backward.

Increased aperture

value (narrower opening)

Reduced aperture

value (wider opening)

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Using the Shutter Priority modeThe Shutter Priority mode lets you set the shutter speed

manually while the camera automatically selects an

appropriate aperture value.

1 Rotate the Mode dial to S.

2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutterspeed.

3 Set options.

For a list of options, refer to Extended

shooting functions.(p. 50)



Shutter speedShutter speed is the length of time the shutter is open.

You can creat many interesting effects by adjusting the

shutter speed. A low shutter speed blurs motion on the

image. You can feel the speed in the picture when the

low shutter speed is used for a shot.

A fast shutter speed is essential for capturing the

movement. A faster shutter speed froze the subject in

its movement.

Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speed

Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

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Using the Manual modeIn the manual mode, you can take pictures by setting

various shot options directly including the shutter speedand aperture value.

1 Rotate the Mode dial to M.

2 Rotate the dial to adjust the shutter

speed.

3 Rotate the dial to adjust the aperture value

while press and hold the [EV].

4 Set desired shooting options.

For a list of options, refer to Extendedshooting functions.(p. 50)

5 Align your subject in the frame and half-

press [Shutter] to focus.



EV button

DialIn the P (Program), S (Shutter Priority), or A (Aperture

Priority) modes, when a value appears in red, it is

outside the range of values that produces good

pictures.

P mode: Shutter speed and aperture value can

appear in red.

S mode: Shutter speed can appear in red.

A mode: Aperture value can appear in red.

The camera can not set the ISO speed automatically

in the M (manual) mode.


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Using the bulb exposure

By using the bulb exposure, you can set the shutter

speed as long as you want.

1 Rotate the Mode dial to M.

2 Rotate the dial and set the shutter speedto Bulb.

Bulb exposure indication appears next to

the shutter speed of 30"(seconds).

3 To adjust the aperture value, press and

hold the [EV] while rotating the dial.4 Align your subject in the frame and half-

press [Shutter] to focus.

5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo. The exposure time continues until you

finish holding the [Shutter]. Press andhold the [Shutter] for desired time. Assoon as you finish holding the [Shutter],

the shooting is complete.


To improve image stability in the Bulb Exposure

mode, we recommend you use a reliable tripod or

shutter release (purchased separately).With long exposures, the time the camera takes

to save images gets longer as well. This is not a

problem with the product and you do not need to

replace the battery.

Before using Bulb Exposure to take long exposures,

we recommend you fully charging the battery.

When you use Bulb Exposure to take long exposures,

visual noise can occur. To control visual noise, we

recommend you turn the Noise Reduction function

on. The Noise Reduction function operates when theshutter exposure exceeds 1 seconds.

When you use Bulb Exposure, the Successive

Shooting function is unavailable.

When you use Bulb Exposure, you can not set the

ISO Speed to AUTO.

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Using the night modeNight mode provides the optimal exposure settings for

dark or night time environments.

1 Rotate the Mode dial to .



Using the portrait modeIn Portrait mode, the camera automatically sets optimal

portrait shot settings.




Using the landscape modeLandscape mode provides the optimal exposure and

focus settings for natural landscapes.

1 Rotate the mode dial to .



Using the Night/Portrait/Landscape mode

When you use Night mode, we recommended you

also use a tripod, shutter release, or Timer function

(purchased separately) to minimize camera shake.

In the portrait mode, the focus area is automatically

set to the face as it is set to the Face Detection

AF mode automatically.

In the landscape mode, the camera adjusts shutter

speed automatically according to the aperture

value.

We recommend you use a tripod in case the

camera selects a slow shutter speed setting.


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1 Rotate the Mode dial to .2 Select a scene.

Press [MENU] to select a scene. You canselect a desired scene.

For the Beauty Shot mode, see Using theBeauty Shot mode.



If you have the camera set to Standby mode and the Mode

dial set to , you can directly select a desired scene by

pressing [Fn].

Using the Scene modeSince an appropriate option is set in advance by the scene, the shot can be taken conveniently by selecting a scene

appropriate for the situation.

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Using the Beauty Shot mode

In the beauty shot mode, you can take pictures withoptions that make faces appear smooth and blemish-

free.


2 Press [MENU].

3 Select Shooting1 ( 1) SCENEBeauty Shot.

4 Select Shooting3 ( 3) Face Tone.

5 Set options.

Select a higher setting to make skin toneappear lighter.

6 Select Shooting3 ( 3) FaceRetouch.

7 Set options.

Select a higher setting to make skin toneappear lighter.


9Press [Shutter] to take a photo.

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Face Tone

Face Retouch

Level 1

In the Beauty Shot mode, AF area is set to Face

Detection AF or Self-Portrait AF.

Using the Scene mode

MENU OK

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Face Tone

Face Retouch

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Back Set

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Recording a MovieIn the movie shooting mode, you can shoot videos in High Definition quality (1280x720). You can continue recording

movies up to 25 minutes. The recorded video is saved as an H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) file.

1 Rotate the Mode dial to .2 Press [MENU].

3 Select Shooting1 ( 1) Quality.

4 Set options.

5 Select Shooting3 ( 3) Voice.

6 Select whether to record sound.

7 Press [Shutter] to start recording.

8 Press [Shutter] again to stop recording.

Setting the aperture valueYou can set the aperture value when shooting a movie.


2 Select Shooting1 ( 1) Movie AEMode an option.

P ProgramThe aperture value is adjusted

automatically.

A Aperture Priority Set the aperture value by using thedial before taking the movie.

To fade out the screenYou can make the movie screen darker or brighter

gradually in recording by using the fader function.


2 Select Shooting3 ( 3) Fader.

Off Fader function not used

In Scene gradually fades in when recording starts.

OutScene gradually fades out when recording

ends

In-OutThe fader function is applied at the start and end

of the scene.

Movie frame speed is fixed at 30 fps (30 frames/sec).

While shooting a movie, push the [Depth Preview]

button once to activate the AF function and once

again to cancel the function. This function may not

work depending on the lens you are using.

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Recording a Movie

Using the Wind CutUse the wind noise removal function to remove some

surrounding noise in addition to the wind noise.


2 Select Shooting3 ( 3) Wind Cut

an option.

Pause while recording a movie

By using the pause function, you can shoot only

desired scenes into one file without generating several

movie files.

To pause during the recording, press [ ].

To continue on recording, press[ ] again.

H.264 (MPEG-4 part10/AVC) is the latest videocoding format established in 2003 collaboratively by

ISO-IEC and ITU-T. Since this format uses a highcompression rate, more data can be saved in lessmemory space.

If you use a slow writing memory card, your movie'srecording can be interrupted because the card cannot process data at the rate the video is being shot.If this occurs, replace the card with a faster memorycard or reduce the image size.

If you have the image stabilizer option on whenshooting a movie, the camera may record the imagestabilizer sound.

When the size of a movie file exceeds 4GB, the

camera automatically stops recording. If this occurs,continue the movie by starting a new movie file.

When formatting a memory card, always format usingthis camera. If you format on another camera or aPC, you can cause a change in the capacity of thecard or make it incompatible with your camera.

If you remove the camera lens while recording a movie,the recording will be interrupted. Do not change the lenswhile recording.

While you shoot a movie, the camera can recordthe sounds of the zoom mechanism working andthe sounds the camera makes when you press the

buttons.If you change the shooting angle of the camerasuddenly while shooting a movie, the camera may notbe able to record images accurately. We recommendusing a tripod when shooting a movie. In this way, youcan minimize camera shake.

In the Movie Shooting mode, the camera supports onlythe Multi AF function. You can not use any other focusarea setting functions, such as Face Detection AF.

When you use the Fader function, it may takes longerto save images.


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Extended shooting

functionsLearn about the options you can set in shooting mode.By using the shooting options, you can enjoy more customized picturesand movies.

Setting the resolution and quality 51

Using the timer function 54

Taking a picture in the dark place 55

Focusing methods 60

Face detection 64

Brightness and color adjustment of picture 66

Changing the shooting method 73

Special effect/photo retouching 75

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Setting a resolutionTo capture the high level of detail and excellent imagequality in your picture or video, it is a good idea to

set the resolution to the highest setting. The main

drawback is that the file size becomes relatively big.

Setting picture resolution


2Select Shooting 1 ( 1) Photo Size

an option.

Picture size

(display ratio)Proper use

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For printing photos on A1 size

prints

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prints

6M3008 x 2000

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prints

2M1920 x 1280

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prints

4592 x 2584

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When outputting to HDTV (16:9)

or printing A1 size prints.

3872 x 2176

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3008 x 1688

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or printing A4 size prints1920 x 1080

(16:9)



Setting video resolution

1 Press [MENU] in the Video Shootingmode.

2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1) Movie Sizean option.

1280

(16:9)When outputting to HDTV

640640

(4:3)When outputting to normal TV

320320

(4:3)When uploading and using on the web

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Setting the image quality of a picture

The camera saves pictures in either in the JPEG or RAW

format.

The compression ratio is reduced as the image qualitygets better. It is necessary to increase the file size to havea better quality picture.


2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1) Quality anoption.

SF Super Fine Set to super fine quality

F Fine Set to fine quality

N Normal Set to normal quality

RAW RAW Save in the RAW file format

RAW

S.FINES.Fine+RAW

Save super-fine image and RAW file at the

same time

RAW

FINEFine+RAW Save fine image and RAW file at the same time

RAW

NORMALNormal+RAW Save normal image and RAW file at the same time

Setting the quality of a movieThe camera saves movies in normal or high quality.


2 Select Shooting1 ( 1) Quality anoption.

Normal Set normal quality

HQ Set high quality

The camera saves RAW fi le format images withoutdata loss and only in the 14M (4592 x 3056) photosize. Although settings for white balance, contrast,saturation, and sharpness, etc. are not reflectedin the image, they are saved as information. If youwant to save the RAW data into an image fi le formatsuch as JPEG or TIFF, use the provided software(SAMSUNG RAW Converter). RAW fi les have an"SRW" extension. (For example: SAM_9999.SRW)

Setting the resolution and quality

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Noise reductionThis function can be set to reduce the noise in pictures.


2 Select User setup ( 1) NoiseReduction an option.

High ISO NRThis function reduces noise thatmay occur when you set a high-speed ISO (3200).

Long TermNR

This function reduces noise when

you set the camera for a longexposure (over 1 seconds). Itrequires additional processingtime equal to the shutter speedyou used to take the picture.

Setting the resolution and quality

When the Noise reduction function is disabled,

there might be a noise in the recorded picture.


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Setting the timer function


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) Drive.

3 Press [Fn] after selecting Timer.

4 Select the operation time by rotating thedial or pressing [/].

You can select the timer setting pressingof 2 ~ 30 seconds.

5 The shot is taken automatically after thetime being set has passed by pressing

[Shutter].

Using the timer functionThe function can be set directly by pressing[ ]in the shooting mode.

To cancel the self timer function, press [ ] one

more time, or press [Shutter].

MENU

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Using the flash popup buttonThe flash operates when you pop-up the built-in flash

by pressing the flash button. When the flash is closed,it will not burst out the light and the , , ,

and modes support automatic popup and flash light.

1 In the Shooting mode, press [ ].



Even if you have opened the flash usingthe 'Flash' button, the flash will not work ifyou have the Flash Option in the menu setto Off.

Setting the flash option

If a picture is taken in a dark place, the picture may

appear to be dark since the light source is not sufficient.

Press [ ] to pop up the flash.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2)Flashan option.

Off The flash light doesn't operate.

SMARTSmart Flash

The camera automatically adjusts the brightness of theflash according to the amount of light in the surroundingenvironment.

Auto The flash light operates automatically in the dark place.

Auto+RedThe flash light operates automatically and prevents thered-eye effect.

Fill in The flash operates whenever you take a picture. The brightness of the flash is automatically controlled.

Fill-in RedThe flash operates whenever you take a picture and

prevents the red-eye effect.1st Curtain The flash operates immediately after the shutter opens.

2nd Curtain The flash operates just before the shutter closes.

You can take a better picture if the subject islocated within the operational range of the flash.(Refer to the Guide Number in Specificat ion,)

You can set the auto flash option for externalflashes on the NX-series models only.

The flash options available differ, depending onthe shooting modes.

Flash button

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Using the red-eye fix function

When you take a portrait using the flash, the bright

burst of light can cause the red-eye effect. To prevent

the red eye effect, set the flash option to Auto+Red or

Fill-in Red.

1st Curtain, 2nd CurtainThe following images were obtained by taking the

pictures of straight-moving subject along with the

respective options of1st Curtain and 2nd Curtain. In

case of using the 1st Curtain flash function, the front

part of action is remained clearly since the flash will

burst light immediately upon shutter opening. Since the

flash bursts the light at a later time when having used

the 2nd Curtain option, the picture expresses the last

image of the subject clearly.

Ball moving direction Ball moving direction

Use of early 1st

Curtain option

Use of 2nd Curtain

option

Taking a picture in a dark place

When you set the red-eye fix function, the

camera prevents red-eye by emitting a

preliminary flash prior to the brighter flash it

emits when capturing the image.

When the subject is moving or is far away from

the camera at the time of the preliminary flash,

the function may not function well.


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Adjusting the amount of flash light

When setting a flash option, you can adjust the

brightness of the flash.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) Flash.

3 Press the [Fn] button after selecting adesired item.

4 Adjust the brightness of the fl ash byrotating the dial or pressing [/].

You can adjust flash brightness by 2levels.


If the subject is too close, the ISO sensitivity is

high, or the exposure value is too large or small,

the adjustment effect will be reduced.

The Flash Brightness Adjustment function is not

available in some shooting modes.

If an external flash unit has a flash control

function, the light control value of the external

flash is applied when you connect it to the

camera.

If the distance from the subject is quite close

when taking images by using the built-in flash,

part of the images may appear dark as the lensis interfered with the flash light. Please check

the distance between camera and subject when

taking pictures. The distance interfered with

flash light may vary by the type of lens in use.

If you've installed a lens hood, the hood can

block light from the built-in flash. Please remove

the lens hood when using the built-in flash.

MENU

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Using an external flash unit(purchased separately)You can use the A-TTL auto flash mode when you

attach an external flash unit (SEF20A or SEF42A) to the

camera.

This section of the user manual was prepared based on

the model SEF20A flash.

For more details about the external flash units, see the

flash units users manual.

Installing the flash

1 Install the external flash after removing thehot shoe cover.

2 Turn on the external flash. The burst mode of external flash is set to

the TTL auto mode.

3 Make sure the external flash is fully

charged, and then start shooting.

The available flash modes

The flash modes available are determined by thecamera lens or camera exposure mode you are using.

1 Smart Flash Mode The camera automatically adjusts the brightness

of the flash according to amount of light in thesurrounding environment.

2 Auto The flash operates automatically in dim or dark

light.

3 Auto + Red The flash operates automatically in dim or dark

light and prevents the red-eye effect.

4 Fill in The flash operates whenever you take a picture

and its brightness is controlled automatically.

5 Fill-in Red Always operates the flash light, and prevents the

red-eye effect.

6 1st Curtain The flash operates immediately after the shutter

opens.7 2nd Curtain

The flash operates just before the shutter closes.


Only a flash device manufactured for the NX seriesautomatically adjusts the brightness of the flash.To enjoy the auto mode functions, please use theflash manufactured for NX models. Although theflash fires without the battery being fully charged, werecommend using the flash only after you charge thebattery fully.

If an external flash unit has a flash control function,

the light control value of the external flash is appliedwhen you connect it to the camera.


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Adjusting the ISO sensitivityThe ISO sensitivity, as the film sensitivity established

by the international standards organization (ISO),

represents the degree of reaction when camera

receives light. Since it reacts more sensitively with

greater ISO value, a natural shot can be obtained in a

dark place by raising the ISO value. This reduces the

degree of camera shaking with faster shutter speed.

1 In the Shooting mode, [MENU].

2 Select Shooting 1 ( 1) ISOan option.


The higher the ISO speed you select, the more

visual noise you may get.

When the noise reduction function is used, the

noise caused by the high-sensitive ISO(3200)

can be reduced.

The available ISO setting options may differ

depending on the Shooting mode.

You can set the ISO directly by pressing [ISO] in

the Shooting mode.


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Focusing methods

Changing the Focusing methods

You can select a focusing method appropriate to the

subject you are photographing.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2/ 2) AF Mode an option.

Single AFWhen you press [Shutter] half way down, the

focus fixes in one position.

Continuous

AF

When you hold the [Shutter] half-way down, the

focus adjusts continually as the subject changes

position.

Manual

FocusAdjust the focus manually by turning the focus ring.

AF PriorityWhen you use the AF focusing function, the AF Priority

function prevents the shutter from firing if the focus is

not appropriately set.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) AF Priorityan option.

OffCamera takes a shot regardless of the

focus.

On

The camera takes a shot only if the focus

is set correctly when you press the shutter

button. Even if the focus is set correctly

when you press the shutter half way, the

camera will not take the shot if the focus

is not set correctly when you press the

shutter button fully. If your lens has an [AF/MF] switch, you can set the lens toMF and adjust the focus manually.

If there is no AF/MF switch on the lens, you can switch to

manual focus by selecting Manual Focus in the AF modemenu.

The selectable option may differ according to the lens inuse.

When adjusting the focus manually, the picture may appearblurred if you don't set the focus accurately. Please take apicture after setting the focus accurately. (p. 32).

You can also set the AF/MF function directly by pressing[ ] on top of the directional button while in Shootingmode.

Even with AF Priority on, the Continuous and the

Burst Shot options let the shutter fire whether the

focus is set correctly or not.


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Focusing methods

Using the AF assist light

The auto focus functions more accurately in dark

places when the AF assist light is on.


2 Select User setup ( 1) AF Lamp.

Off AF assist light not used

OnAF assist light turns on when light

is not sufficient.

Changing the focus area

The AF Area function changes the positions of the

focus area or areas and can give you clearer, sharper

pictures.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2)AF Area anoption.

Selection

AF

Sets the focus appropriately for an

area you have selected.

Multi AF

Displays a green rectangle in all

the Face places where focus is set

correctly.

Face

Detection

AF

Shows the areas that the focus is

correctly set in the display.

Self-

Portrait AF

When the sound effect is heard at the

time of self-shot, you can check the

position of the subjects face.

The available options may differ by Shootingmode.

When you set the AF/MF switch on the lens toMF, you can not change the AF area using theShooting menu.

When you select the Multi AF function, the AFareas that are in focus appear in green.

You can select this function directly by pressing[Fn] in the Shooting mode.


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Setting the focus of the selected area

In the shooting composition, a shot may be taken bysetting the focus to the area desired by user.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) AF Area Selection AF.

3 Press [MENU] to return to the previousmode.

4 In the Shooting mode, press [ ].

5 Press [///] to move the focusarea.

6 Adjust the size of focus area by using thedial.



Focusing methods

AF Zoom Move

AF Zoom Move

MENU OK

21 1 1 2 3

AF Mode

AF Area

AF Priority

MF Assist

Drive

Flash

3

Back Set

Selection AFMulti AF

Face Detection AF

Self-Portrait AF


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Focusing methods

Setting the MF AssistWhen the lens focus method is set to Manual Focus(MF), this function helps focus the subject by expanding

the screen automatically.

1 Set the focus method to Manual Focus.

2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2)MF Assist

3 Select a desired option.

OffDo not enlarge the subject on screen when it is

in Manual focus mode.

OnEnlarge the subject on screen when you adjust

the focus in Manual focus mode

MENU OK

21 1 1 2 3

AF Mode

AF Area

AF Priority

MF Assist

Drive

Flash

3

On

Off

On

Ba ck Set


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Face detectionWhen you use the Face Detection AF function, you can set the focus around a person's face when taking a portrait

shot. This function can also be useful when shooting a self-portrait.

Normal face detectionWhen you use the Face Detection AF option, thecamera sets the auto focus based on the faces in the

frame.

When the shooting composition is set, the camera

automatically detects as many as 10 faces and sets the

focus and exposure.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) AF AreaFace Detection AF.

Face detection may not be effective when.

- The subject is too far away

- The light is too bright or dark

- The subject is not facing the camera

- When part of the face is hidden by an object

like sunglasses.

- Part of the subject's face is hidden by

sunglasses or similar objects

- The subject makes a large facial expression

- The light or backlight on the subject's face is

not uniform

Depending on the Picture Wizard option, the

camera may not recognize the subjects face

The options available may differ depending on

the shooting mode.

This function is not available if you have selected

such options as Manual Focus and Selection

AF.

The face detection function works faster when

the camera is closer to the subject.

When you use the Face Detection AF option,

the white focus area is automatically set to

focus.

The focus frame is

shown by white for

the closest face and

by gray for the rest of

faces.


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Self-portrait face detection

With Self-Portrait AF on, the camera chirps rapidly

when your face is in focus.


2 Select Shooting 2 ( 2) AF AreaSelf-Portrait AF.

3 Press [Shutter] if having an info sound of

shooting.

Check the focus of the subject in Shooting mode

Face detection


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Brightness and color adjustment of picture

Adjusting the exposure (brightness)

The images can be taken bright or dark according to theamount of light. In this case, appropriate adjustment canbe made by controlling the amount of light entered intothe lens.

Applying - 0 Applying +

1 Check the accurate focus of subject in theshooting mode

2 To adjust the exposure value, hold downthe [ ] button, and then rotate the dial.

The adjustment value of exposure can bechecked from the viewfinder and display.

3 Press the [Shutter] button to take apicture.

Exposure adjustment

You can set the size of the exposure adjustment.


2 Select User setup ( 1) EV Stepan option.

1/3Change the exposure level by 1/3

step.

1/2Change the exposure level by 1/2

step.

When fixing and using the exposure value beingset, it may be excessively bright or dark according

to the shooting environment. Please take a pictureby adjusting the exposure value appropriate for theshooting environment.

When it is difficult to judge an appropriate valueof exposure, please set the detailed settingofAE BKT (successive shots of exposureincrease/decrease). This takes 3 picturessuccessively, including one step darker one andone step brighter one (p. 73).

The camera displays the exposure warning in red foreach step beyond the 3 range.

Standard

exposure

indexExposure

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